I love how well this author set up the whole story! The progression of meeting the cast of characters and getting to know them better throughout the story. The VERY Pride and Prejudice-esque enemies to rivals to friends to lovers romantic subplot. *chef’s kiss*
The worldbuilding is phenomenal! Steampunk with a touch of fantasy. Sooooooo well done and original!
The emotions are SKY HIGH at times, and TW:character deaths on-page as well as recollections of character deaths from before the story starts.